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MrHiphy's 2010 Year-End Review
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Music is slowly dominating the world, one country at a time. This review was made to honor those who are the front lines of this war. Instead restricting the awards to just urban music and artist, MrHiphy has ventured out to all styles of music. This year-end review will tap into Pop, Rap, Hip-Hop, and even a little alternative. No bias, no favoritism. This year we're back fresh with new categories and winners. See which artists stole the prize.
Catergories
Best Male Artist
Best Female Artist
Best Rapper
Best Male Album
Best Female Album
Best Rapper Album
Best Male Peformance
Best Female Performance
Best Male Video
Best Female Video
Single of the Year
Best Debut Album
Artist to Watch For
Best Debut Album:
Tinie Tempah's Disc-overy
Shocked? I'm sure most of you are. 50% of you are asking where is Drake. The other 50% is asking where is Nicki Minaj. Well those two artist had great albums, but none of them stood in comparison to Tinie Tempah. This young rapper from London brought it in his first album. He delivers music with his very unique voice, and utilizes the very favorable formula for rap songs. (Sung Chorus + Rapped Verses + Plus a beat change/breakdown = Perfection). His songs bring great energy and none of them sound alike. He brings a new style to the rap game that brings pop and rap together. He delivered greatly on his first album. Favorable Tracks:
#1 - Miami 2 Ibiza
#2 - Wonderman
#3 - Written in the Stars
#4 - Illusion
#5 - Intro
Best Female Performance:
Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over" MTV's Video Music Awards
Flo and her band aren't so unknown in America anymore. She took the stage at the VMAs and delivered a stunning performance. She's clearly aware of what it takes to have a successful performance: vocals, energy, and dancing. The african vibe to the drums blasted through the TVs speakers, giving everyone a feel of her musicality. Flo is one artist who knows how to use her instruments.The overall performance stood out. The dancers and choir filled the stage, making it impossible for you to become distracted. All female artist should take a note from her.
Best Male Performance:
Kanye West "Power" Saturday Night Live
This year belonged to Kanye West. He delivered great songs, a great album, and great videos, and on SNL, he delivered a great performance. Only Kanye West is able to bring a painting-video to life on stage in live performance. West brought brought pure raw talent with his vocals, without the help of hype man or a backing track. The dancers who surrounded him helped to set the tone to the performance. It pratically blew the audience how he brought all that energy to the stage. Or they were stunned by two dancers in the back balanced on a 2-inch pole. One of them.
Best Male Artist:
Usher
Sorry Justin Bieber, you can be everyone's teenage dream, but you can't beat your mentor in excellence. This award last year went to Trey Songz, but even with the release of his new album and his tour, he couldn't beat Usher. Usher delivered a great album in Raymond vs Raymond, giving him the starpower he rightfully deserves. The album was big step from his last. But not only that, he delievered solid videos with his classic dance moves, and delivered stunning, energized performances. This year belonged to Usher.
Best Female Artist:
Rihanna
With Beyonce on a leave, and Gaga on tour, it was up to Rihanna. Katy Perry, or the newcomer Ke$ha to own 2010. In the case of the best female artist of 2010, Rihanna takes the prize. Rihanna delivered two great albums in consecutive years, delivered us great videos, and great singles like Rude Boy, Hard, Only Girl, and What's My Name. She finished off her Last Girl on Earth Tour, transitioning from blonde to a fiery red hair. She collaborated with the likes of Eminem and Kanye West to deliver great songs, and had great performances throughout the year. She was also cast in the film Battleship. Rihanna would not settle down this year and her hard work payed off. The fun-loving Rihanna returned this year with Loud and will soon tour the world again with the Loud tour. After that, this girl needs to settle down. She's worked hard enough.
Best Rapper:
Kanye West
Someone would have more of an argument deciding if Kanye West or Eminem had a better album, but when it comes to who owned the year, the answer is obviously Kanye. Why you might ask? Well, Kanye gave his fans G.O.O.D Fridays. Kanye delivered stunning performances even on tak shows. Kanye deliverd a masterpiece of an album that went #1. Kanye gave us a 30-minute film that aired on more than one channel at once. Kanye gave us a 9 minute video of ballerinas dancing. Kanye gave us a minute and a half video of a 'painting.' I'm not sure I know anyone else but Ye who can get away with that. If you didn't know this Kanye this year, you need to get out more.
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